Rob, don't fear the Adventurebilt! It's named that way for a reason! When I first got my AB, I admit I babied it a little because I was so impressed with the quality and craftsmanship of the hat. When I went to Cancun, I was even a little skeptical about taking that hat because I didn't want anything to happen to it. Then I remembered that it was supposed to have been built to take the abuse, so I took it to Mexico with me. And boy, was I glad I did!
My Adventurebilt got squished by fellow passengers on the plane, saw plenty of heat, sun, and sweat in Mexico, and had it's share of true adventure. I had people on the streets of Mexico try to buy the hat off my head and compliments from older men who remember their fathers wearing hats just like mine. The AB took all the abuse I gave it in Mexico and hardly even gave it notice. Since then, I've worn the hat everywhere. My Adventurebilts are my fedoras of choice
wherever I go, and I'm rarely caught out without a hat.
Trust me, Rob, the
worst thing you could do to an Adventurebilt is let it sit on a shelf or in a case somewhere. The
best thing you can do is wear the darn thing and let it live the life of a well loved hat. Even though I would've cringed at the thought of this months ago, I've even sat on my AB from time to time to loosen up the hat and break it in a little bit more. You know who gave me that advice? Steve Delk. The same Steve Delk who makes the Adventurebilt.
Don't fear the AB, Rob. It is a hat Indiana Jones himself would be proud to wear!
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